Birmingham to Newcastle bus with Megabus

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Birmingham to Newcastle

Showing times and prices for Jul 19

Cheapest price

$28

Average price

$50

Fastest journey

5 h 25 m

Average duration

5 h 36 m

Buses per day

17

Distance

278 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Birmingham to Newcastle will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.

Fast buses

Of the 17 buses that leave Birmingham for Newcastle on Sat, Jul 19, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Jul 19 the direct buses cover the 278 km distance in an average of 5 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 25 m .

On Sat, Jul 19 the slowest buses will take 6 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

FlixBusFlixBus
01:20PM5h35
Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
06:55PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
$281One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:55PM5h30
Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
09:25PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
$281One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX133
05:00PM6h00
Birmingham, Coach Station
11:00PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
$421One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX133
03:30PM5h30
Birmingham, Coach Station
09:00PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
$421One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX133
01:30PM6h00
Birmingham, Coach Station
07:30PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
$451One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Newcastle

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €44.

Distance: 172 miles (277 km)

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Bus
Train

€22

Average price

Cheapest

€104

Average price

6h 32m

Average total duration

6h 2m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 2m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 32m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Birmingham to Newcastle Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:40AM
Arrival Time
11:55AM
Duration
8h15
Departure days
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:15AM
Arrival Time
02:25PM
Duration
8h10
Departure days
Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$32
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:30AM
Arrival Time
02:15PM
Duration
7h45
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
07:00AM
Arrival Time
02:50PM
Duration
7h50
Departure days
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$30
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:30AM
Arrival Time
02:30PM
Duration
7h00
Departure days
Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$38
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:45AM
Arrival Time
03:55PM
Duration
8h10
Departure days
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$49
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:00AM
Arrival Time
03:35PM
Duration
7h35
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$64
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:00AM
Arrival Time
03:40PM
Duration
7h40
Departure days
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$34
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:00AM
Arrival Time
04:05PM
Duration
7h05
Departure days
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$39
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:00AM
Arrival Time
05:10PM
Duration
7h10
Departure days
Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$38
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:00AM
Arrival Time
05:30PM
Duration
6h30
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$56
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:00PM
Arrival Time
05:55PM
Duration
5h55
Departure days
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$36
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
01:20PM
Arrival Time
06:55PM
Duration
5h35
Departure days
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:30PM
Arrival Time
08:05PM
Duration
6h35
Departure days
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$36
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:00PM
Arrival Time
08:20PM
Duration
6h20
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$50
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:30PM
Arrival Time
09:35PM
Duration
6h05
Departure days
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$25
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
03:55PM
Arrival Time
09:25PM
Duration
5h30
Departure days
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:00PM
Arrival Time
11:15PM
Duration
6h15
Departure days
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$34
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:15PM
Arrival Time
01:05AM
Duration
6h50
Departure days
Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$45
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:00PM
Arrival Time
04:10AM
Duration
7h10
Departure days
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$39
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:30PM
Arrival Time
05:25AM
Duration
6h55
Departure days
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$48

Live departures

Birmingham to Newcastle bus times

Showing buses for today, Friday, July 18
Last updated at 6:02 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX1809:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
6h55
4:25 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
Saturday, July 19
national_expressNX422 · NX1722:40 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
8h15
10:55 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX131 · NX426
Delayed
8:00 AM 5:30 AMBirmingham, Coach Station
7h45
1:15 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
6h55
12:55 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street1 transfer
national_expressNX1836:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
6h45
1:30 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
7h40
2:40 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street1 transfer
national_expressNX121 · NX172
Delayed
2:00 PM 7:00 AMBirmingham, Coach Station
7h35
2:35 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX131 · NX591
On time
8:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
6h55
2:55 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX132 · NX426
On time
9:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
7h10
4:10 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX18311:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
5h25
4:25 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:20 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
5h35
5:55 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX13312:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
6h00
6:30 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX120 · NX177
On time
1:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
6h20
7:20 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX1332:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
5h30
8:00 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:55 PM Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
5h30
8:25 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX1334:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
6h00
10:00 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX131 · NX426
On time
5:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
6h35
11:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Newcastle

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Buses from Birmingham to Newcastle run on average 13 times per day, taking around 6h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
172 miles (277 km)
Average bus duration
6h 2m
Cheapest ticket price
$14 (€11)
Buses per day
13
Direct buses
8
Fastest bus
5h 30m
First bus
01:50
Last bus
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne

You can travel by bus to Newcastle upon Tyne from Birmingham with Megabus, National Express and FlixBus for as low as $10 (€8). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Bus information from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 6 h 10 min
  • Cheapest Price: $28
  • National Express frequency: 3 a day

FAQs: Bus from Birmingham to Newcastle

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Popular bus stations from Birmingham to Newcastle

Birmingham
Newcastle
The major bus station for departures in Birmingham is Birmingham, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham, Coach Station for your trip from Birmingham to Newcastle.
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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Mill Lane
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Birmingham, Coach Station
  • Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
Birmingham, Brunel Street
Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport)
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Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway
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The major bus station for arrivals in Newcastle is Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street for your trip to Newcastle from Birmingham.
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